National Anthem by MICHAEL ECKERMAN https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2 My thoughts on the NFL/sports protests involving the US National Anthem en-us 2017-09-25 14:42:38 UTC 2017-09-25 20:02:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Respect https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191008497 Standing for the National Anthem shows respect for those that have died or gone to war for this country and citizens' freedoms. Including the freedom to play football and make a ton of money for it. ]]> 2017-09-25 19:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191008497 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191008538 Respectful to those who have died]]> 2017-09-25 19:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191008538 They feel that they or people like them are oppressed https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191008617 2017-09-25 19:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191008617 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191008741 Less energy than standing]]> 2017-09-25 19:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191008741 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191008827 2017-09-25 19:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191008827 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191008884 It also represents the respect for those who are still fighting for out country]]> 2017-09-25 19:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191008884 stand https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009023 2017-09-25 19:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009023 stand https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009100 2017-09-25 19:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009100 they should find a better and more respectful way to protest https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009105 2017-09-25 19:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009105 there is no reason to kneel https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009129 2017-09-25 19:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009129 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009174 Players should be encouraged to stand but it is their right to do so or not. Freedom of speech. ]]> 2017-09-25 19:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009174 show respect https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009253 2017-09-25 19:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009253 there is none.. shouldn't be allowed in professional sports https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009309 2017-09-25 19:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009309 stand https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009348 2017-09-25 19:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009348 players should stand https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009359 2017-09-25 19:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009359 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009360 It shows respect to the people who fought for our freedom in the past and the present.]]> 2017-09-25 19:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009360 stand https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009375 2017-09-25 19:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009375 That is not funny, the energy it takes doesn't matter. What matters is that ALL people feel save enough in their country. Whether they are kneeling or standing for the anthem. https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009424 2017-09-25 19:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009424 stand https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009430 2017-09-25 19:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009430 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009523 Honor the men and women that have served and are serving our country to protect the freedoms such as athletic games or such ]]> 2017-09-25 19:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009523 If a nation values a flag more than they value the rights of their people, how long can peace last? The flag is a symbol of what is wrong with this country, it's an object that represents the unfair treatment of women and people of color because we value respect, honor, and the past more than we value people suffering now. https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009536 2017-09-25 19:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009536 Respect others by standing https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009540 2017-09-25 19:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009540 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009562 It would show respect to those fighting, died, and are veterans, but its their choice to or no]]> 2017-09-25 19:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009562 I think that if you are to arrogant to respect the country that you are living in and help keep you free, then you don't need to be making millions of dollars for a game and can go work at McDonalds. End of story its disrespectful!!! https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009592 2017-09-25 19:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009592 if your leg is broken like 5 seconds before the anthem starts playing then you can kneel I guess https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009698 2017-09-25 19:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009698 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009756 people feel their voice isn't being heard and they're trying to make their voice heard so we can make a change.]]> 2017-09-25 19:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009756 Kneel https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009938 2017-09-25 19:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009938 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009981 because if you want to show your issue to the world you should be different by doing something that grab their attention. the player wasn't disrespectful to his country he was just trying to tell people that discrimination is a disrespect for to country.
  ]]> 2017-09-25 19:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191009981 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010078 i think even though we may not like what trump said and want to give our freedom of speech, I say you still stand and give respect to the men and women that died for you protecting what you have...your freedom

]]> 2017-09-25 19:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010078 Stand https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010207 2017-09-25 19:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010207 kneel https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010240 2017-09-25 19:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010240 respect https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010291 2017-09-25 19:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010291 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010341 I agree with Kaepernick because as much progress we've made to achieve racial equality, we still have a long ways to go. It is a peaceful way to protest and get his message out there. Even if you don't agree with him, he still has his first amendment right to kneel.]]> 2017-09-25 19:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010341 All citizens of America have the right to free speech and should be allowed to express their opinions towards this country and the people who lead it https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010352 2017-09-25 19:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010352 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010359 individualism ]]> 2017-09-25 19:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010359 What's disrespectful is the number of minority being oppressed and even killed in the streets. Why stand for a country that doesn't sand for you?? https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010406 Sudi]]> 2017-09-25 19:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010406 if they don't like this country they have enough money and talent to go to a different one https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010426 2017-09-25 19:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010426 your choice https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010537 2017-09-25 19:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010537 Stand https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010583 2017-09-25 19:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010583 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010595 you should stand because it shows respect for the country and those who fight to protect it ]]> 2017-09-25 19:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010595 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010642 standing i don't think should be a huge deal because if you believe that the country is not doing the right thing then you should kneel]]> 2017-09-25 19:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010642 Kneel https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010790 2017-09-25 19:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010790 I think you SHOULD be allowed to kneel. The number of African Americans being oppressed in their daily lives and even being killed for NO REASON WHATSOEVER is COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. No wonder players aren't standing for the anthem. If you can tell me that Black people and other minority groups will NO LONGER be oppressed, and this country will be 100% racist free, than i think people have the right to express their feelings. It's not like they are dancing or mocking it. It is peaceful and it is THEIR RIGHT to express their feelings. https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010793 Sudi Adow ]]> 2017-09-25 19:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010793 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010831 People should be allowed to do either. It is their decision]]> 2017-09-25 19:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010831 You can stand if you want or kneel if you want, just know why the people who are kneeling are kneeling. https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010864 2017-09-25 19:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010864 You can protest at will, but don't do it in a way where you are mocking or not honoring the people that protect us. https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010904 2017-09-25 19:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191010904 kneel https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011121 2017-09-25 19:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011121 There is no reason to stand, unless you are okay with the state of this country, a country where our president doesn't take the opportunity to denounce Nazi's when he is handed the chance to on a silver platter, and where the people who hold up the economy are willingly and specifically target by police because of the color of their skin. https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011158 2017-09-25 19:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011158 leave people do whatever they want as long as it doesn't hurt any body https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011271 2017-09-25 19:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011271 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011312 This issue should be resolved]]> 2017-09-25 19:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011312 I think that you can stand or kneel, that's your right. But I feel it would be better if there was a different way in which the players could show their desire for change, that didn't show such disrespect for those who gave them the very right their using https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011504 2017-09-25 19:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011504 kneel https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011506 2017-09-25 19:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011506 kneel https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011519 2017-09-25 19:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011519 I think people should have the right to express their opinion in a non violent way, this is what players have been doing by kneeling during the national anthem. As long as it continues as a non violent protest I see nothing wrong with it https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011595 2017-09-25 19:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011595 unsure https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011611 2017-09-25 19:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011611 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011617 listen to the reasons people are kneeling. Kaepernick isn't doing this for no reason, he's trying to bring attention to the racial inequality that still exists in our country. If his reasons are big enough for him to kneel during the anthem, then there is probably something wrong in our country and we need to do something to fix it.]]> 2017-09-25 19:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011617 kneel https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011702 2017-09-25 19:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011702 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011754 i think that everyone is entitled to do what they want if they don't want to stand for the national anthem they they shouldn't have too]]> 2017-09-25 19:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011754 kneel https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011821 2017-09-25 19:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011821 kneel https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011957 2017-09-25 19:39:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011957 Hopefully we can achieve political progress and equal rights for all, if not decades after the equal rights laws were put into effect https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011966 2017-09-25 19:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011966 kneel\ https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011976 2017-09-25 19:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191011976 kneel https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191012013 2017-09-25 19:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191012013 kneel https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191012044 2017-09-25 19:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191012044 kneel https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191012081 2017-09-25 19:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191012081 kneel https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191012089 2017-09-25 19:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191012089 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191012205 i don't understand why people are getting so angry over one person's choice no one gets mad when there is a protests for anything else but because they get more notice for what they do they are finally trying to make a change in this world]]> 2017-09-25 19:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191012205 Kneel https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191013056 Sudi]]> 2017-09-25 19:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191013056 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191013903 I agree with Sudi]]> 2017-09-25 19:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191013903 If you are proud to be a citizen of this country stand. https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191018226 2017-09-25 19:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191018226 Free speech. If you feel that way its fine. https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191018422 2017-09-25 19:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191018422 I wouldn't kneel just because I think it would be disrespectful but at the same time I'm not going to judge someone else for kneeling. Y'all can do what you want. https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191018495 2017-09-25 19:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191018495 Unsure https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191018781 2017-09-25 19:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191018781 Trump should back off because he's the president, and he's acting like a child. The players can decide what they wanna do https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191019018 2017-09-25 20:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/p56p30n194n2/wish/191019018